Lila never expected to have a whirlwind romance with a Navy SEAL, and she certainly didn’t plan on falling in love. Something else she didn’t expect? Finding out she was pregnant not long after Preston Lawson deployed. Worse yet, when she tries to tell him he’s about to be a daddy, she’s informed that Preston was killed in action, leaving her alone and desperate. But after years of struggling to … to get by, she’s finally created a stable life for her and her son and plans to celebrate Christmas in a big way: by heading to the very lodge where she met Preston. The lodge is decorated perfectly for the Christmas spirit, and Lila is content—if not a little lonely. Until Preston, the I’m-supposed-to-be-dead Navy SEAL shows up out of the blue.
Preston never thought about settling down. His unit was his family. His life was the Navy. So three years ago, when a clerical mistake left him officially dead and he was offered the opportunity to use his new anonymity to participate in Black Op missions, he accepted. But when he’s given leave right before Christmas, he gives into nostalgia and heads to the lodge where he and Lila—the woman he’d fallen in love with—first met. He was hoping for some Christmas spirit, but he never expected to find Lila. Or learn that he has a son. Preston knows in that instant his life will be inalterably changed—for the better. But while he and Lila grow closer, it soon becomes clear that someone is trying to harm her, and Preston will do everything in his power to keep her safe. In the end, Preston will have to decide whether protecting Lila and their son safe means staying with them or leaving them behind.
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Lila and Preston shared and amazing time together before he was deployed for the military. They agreed it would only be temporary however when she learns that she is pregnant she goes looking for him. Only to find out the he was killed in action. Distraught she picks herself up and moves on for her unborn child but never forgets the man she loved and lost. Preston’s unit was ambushed while deployed and everyone was killed but him. His commanding officer offered him a deal when he was mistakenly released as one of the deceased. He wanted Preston to work undercover to find the mole within their branches and Preston was willing to do so to get revenge for his friends. When he had a break between missions he goes back to where he met Lila never expecting to run into her and her little boy. Will Preston let her know he’s alive? What will he do about deploying again?
This is a great story with a little suspense mixed in to keep your attention. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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Lila and navy seal Preston Lawson’s second chance.Lila and Preston meet three years ago and spent the night together then he got deployed and she was told he was died. She decides to take their son Parker to a cabin where Lila and Preston first met. She is in for a surprise when Preston comes there was a mistake. This story has suspense, drama, danger, mafia, attempted kidnapping, and love. I enjoyed reading this book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Great story with mature characters who handle each situation well.
Awesome storyline with love, suspense the holidays and a SEAL.
The story is well written and very enjoyable.
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The SEALs Christmas Baby by Katie Knight is an awesome holiday romance; a story of Preston and Lila and their secret baby parker. Preston is a Navy Seal and had a summer fling with Lila and he got her pregnant. this a romantic suspense that will put you on edge while reading,steamy,intense and action filled. well done Ladies!
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Both a great SEAL book and a great holiday book. It was a good mixture. There was depth and tragedy and great characters.
Fast paced and full of adventure and action.
I absolutely enjoyed every moment of this book. I never wanted to put it down.
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This was a good read if a bit cheesy. I felt for Lila and Parker but was just basically annoyed with Preston. The storyline has some drama and suspense to add some spice to this romantic and over the top tale.
The SEAL’s Christmas Baby by Katie Knight. This is Preston and Lila’s story. I really enjoyed this story. Preston and Lila had a short affair and then Preston left. but unknown to him Lila got pregnant but when she went to tell him. She was told that he was dead. Oh my I was so sad for her. She had lost to many people not she lost the love of her life. A couple of years later Lila goes back to the cabin where she met Preston to bring her son. Guess who there a blast from her past. Preston is there. Shock to see her. So he pretends to be someone else to keep his cover. But when he puts two and two together and realizes that the boy is his son and he is still attracted to her he breaks cover. But once the two are back together now someone is trying to hurt Lila and Preston needs to protect her and his son with is life. I like the mystery and suspense of the story and the overall since of a family coming together. good job Katie. Fun Christmas read!!!
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Lila & Preston spend time together as a fling. Preston is a SEAL. When he leaves to go back on duty, Lila is left behind, of course as she knew she would. Later while Preston was away, Lile finds out she is pregnant. Years pass Lila raises her son be herself since she has no contact with Preston. She sees him years later at the same place they had their fling years ago. Preston takes one look at the boy and knows its his. He spends time with both Lila & her son. Things transpire and they are able to rekindle the love they had for one another years ago.
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Preston and Lila started out as a short relationship until Preston leaves and Lila finds out she is pregnant. I am glad that through everything that happens they end up back together with their happy ending.
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Such a sweet second chance romance. I like Lila, she’s an open book, totally focused on being the best single parent she knows how to be and she was very mature towards Preston considering being the woman scorned. Preston, shame on you, he tries hard to redeem himself though and does a good job with Parker, I was a tad disappointed in his SEAL skills when all the action hit the fan. He’s very determined. These two have great chemistry and seem very well matched. Provokes strong feelings of happiness for them getting a second chance, I enjoyed reading their story.
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He literally ghosted on her.
Preston Lawson shared two months with Lila Holden. He deployed and was declared dead, so he stayed dead and became a ghost, doing dark ops in polar conditions. He takes a break and is back at Cedar Lodge and Lila is there with their son Parker Holden. Can he stay dead when he comes face to face with Lila and keep her safe? What with that polar ops training.
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These two have had it rough. With the new black ops job, he’s declared dead and she finds out right at the same time she discovers she’s pregnant. They find one another again and life is chaotic and hectic, but they get their HEA in the end. Loved the characters and the story!
THE SEAL’S CHRISTMAS BABY By Katie Knight & Leslie North
I really enjoyed this story. It has a very well written solid story line, has intrigue, danger, suspense, lots of surprises, and the chemistry between Preston and Lila is smokin’ hot. Preston Lawson is a Navy Seal between deployments when he meets Lila they start a hot, passionate affair for two months. After he is deployed, she finds out she is pregnant. On a trip to the base to try to get word to him she finds out he has been killed in action. Preston finds out when he is injured they mistakenly put him on the killed in combat list so he changes his name and goes black ops since he is able to be anonymous. Lila has had many struggles being a single mom trying to raise her son, but things are finally better. While on Christmas vacation she rents the cabin she and Preston were in during her time with him. In a case of serendipity, Preston has rented the cabin next door. I am not going to say anymore as I don’t want to ruin the surprises, but this is a great book! Kudos to you Katie and Leslie! Definitely a 5 star read.
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Another great hit by Ms North. Preston is a Seal, while he was stateside he met Lila and soon after a
relationship began. Knowing that he will be deployed, they parted but during which time Lila had fallen
in love with him. One day, to her surprise she was pregnant and need to contact Preston. After several attempts,
she was told Preston died. She has no one to help her since her family passed away. Being a single mother was tough but she overcame it. A small amount of money came into her from a deceased distant relative which she
took this opportunity to go back to the place Preston and her met. What she did not expect to see was Preston,
alive and well. Preston was deemed dead as he can go undercover as Black Ops to find out who sabotage their
missions. He now needed a break and he too went back to where Lila and him met. He can’t believe his eyes
when he saw Lila and finds out he has a son.
Their attraction and love were still strong but he will have to make the biggest decision of his life.
Lila’s life is in danger and Preston will do everything he can to keep them both safe.
What decision will Preston make?
Will he be able to catch the person who is after Lila?
You will have to one click to find out.
Superb writing, great characters and very engaging story.
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4.5 stars **** Having a wonderful fling for two months left a little consequence. She is unable to contact him and then she is told he was KIA. So, now she is totally alone to raise a little boy. The Navy accidentally declared him dead with his friend after an IED explosion. Now he is a ghost to be able to infiltrate the terrorists cells. He has some leave time and goes back to the resort where they met. They were both shocked when to see each other and he learns he has a son. She was in the wrong place at the wrong time and sees something she shouldn’t have. Follow their dodging of someone after them. Nicely written and sweet characters. I like how she put on her big girl shorts and took care of herself and her baby. He needs to decide what to do about his career. Is it everything he needs and wants for a lifetime? Or is it something else? Communicate and compromise!
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I absolutely loved this book. It was a nice holiday romantic suspense story and I have a soft spot for Navy SEAL romance novels. It was short but faced paced with a good amount of suspense and action. The characters were great, and the storyline was enjoyable.
Lila meets Preston when he’s on leave from the Navy. They were only together for a couple of months and Preston was getting ready to deploy again for another six months or more. He’s a SEAL and knew that he’d be gone more than he was home, so he and Lila agree to a no strings attached relationship so when he leaves, he cuts all ties to Lila.
A couple of months later Lila goes looking for him to let him know she’s pregnant only to be told that he died. She’s alone and pregnant but decides that she’s keeping the baby and goes about doing that the best she can. She doesn’t know that he’s not dead and that he’s using the mess up to look for the person who leaked secret info that got his buddy killed.
Several year later she runs in to him at the lodge where they first met. She learns that he’s alive and he learns he has a son. Preston wants his family, but can he walk away from the SEALs and the mission he’s been on for the last several years? To top it all off someone seems to be after Lila and her son. Can Lila and Preston decide what they want before it’s too late?
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Lila and Preston spend part of a wonderful summer together, right before he deploys again. She loves him. He can’t allow himself to fall for her. Despite precautions, she finds out she’s pregnant. His latest mission failed, and due to a clerical error, he’s officially “dead”. Three years later, they run into each other at the same resort. He knows immediately that Parker is his son, and works his into their hearts. Someone’s after Lila. But who? And why? How can Preston choose between duty to country, and the family he never had? Beautiful story – so glad that I had a chance to read this. These two have always know that they should be together, but a misguided sense of duty kept them apart for far too long. The book had romance, of course, but also some suspense and action, and the HEA that they deserve.
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Slowly getting into the spirit with those that catch my eye as this one did. In this one we follow Lila and Preston with events changing Lila’s life. As time goes by at the same lodge the unexpected happens and both their lives are changed with this happening at Christmas. The events will churn your emotions with you having made up your mind what you want to happen. Suspense will also head up in this one bringing this into a well rounded romance with the magic of the holidays.
What was supposed to be a Summer Fling between Lila and Preston turns out to be so much more. The life of a Navy SEAL is never easy which is why Preston has never had a real relationship with a woman since he never knows when he will need to leave or if he will return unharmed from whatever mission he was deployed to. When a clerical error presents Preston an opportunity to disappear and go deep undercover he knows that he never made any promises to Lila about a future together. Lila knows Preston promised to call if and when he could but when she hasn’t heard from him and finds out she is pregnant with his child she sets about to try and track him down. She is shocked to learn that he was reported as killed in action Times get hard but Lila is determined to do whatever she can do be the best single mother she can be which results in her borrowing money from a less than honorable Pawn Shop. That decision sets in motion a series of events that will lead to not only an unexpected reunion with Preston but several attempts on her life. Can Preston’s SEAL training be enough to protect Lila and the son he did not know he had? A page turner with lots of action, some old fashioned Christmas Romance and wonderful characters.
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